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#BS-2017-LEXIS-28DA

2017 Lexus Is

Based on reports from 11 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
23
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 11 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

4 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 96K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System4 (36%)
Steering2 (18%)
Other2 (18%)
Engine1 (9%)
Structure1 (9%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash1 (9%)

2017 Lexus Is: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lexus Is, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 96K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lexus Is, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lexus Is, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lexus Is, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Lexus Is. Recent trend: decreasing.

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2017 Lexus Is vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

11

Class avg

79

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Lexus Is: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Lexus Is?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Lexus Is is related to the fuel system, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Lexus Is reliable?
The 2017 Lexus Is has 11 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Lexus Is problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Lexus Is have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2017 Lexus Is according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Lexus Is problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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